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The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband

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Orange Lodge - Former "Court" of the Ancient Order of Foresters.
Entrance lobby from Buick Street
Lobby
Living space
Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Petone, Lower Hutt
  • Petone Foreshore
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Te Papa
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband

Come and enjoy the peace and privacy of this comfortable holiday home. With heritage status and history as a former Forester's meeting place, 'The Orange Lodge' offers a unique experience. Thick walls and high windows provide a tranquil atmosphere and truly a place to relax and unwind. The hall, with original rimu flooring and timber panelling, now forms a grand open plan living space. A well-equipped kitchen (6 burner Smeg oven and hob), sumptuous bathroom, 2 separate double bedrooms upstairs and 1 double downstairs will make yours a stay to relish.

Single park in the courtyard or ample free street parking

As for location, it doesn't get much handier than this. The Lodge sits round the corner from Petone's vibrant Jackson street. Highlights include colourful shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, galleries and boutique lighthouse cinema. Two large supermarkets, Shandon golf course and Wel Tec are also within walking distance.

The beach with safe swimming or for evening sunset views across the Harbour is a 5 minute walk away. The Hutt river trail is just down the road. 15 minutes by bus, train or car will take you to Wellington city, ferries, museums, botanic garden, shops and Westpac stadium. Alternatively 10 minutes by bus or car to Lower Hutt city and Queensgate Mall. Seaview marina provides local boat storage and launching.

Following bus routes are available on Jackson St, 3 minute walk:

- To Wellington City - Nos 81, 83, 84, 85X (all these buses connect at Wellington Railway Station for Airport Flyer (surcharge applies)
- To Petone Railway Station - Nos 81, 83, 84, 85X, 110
- To Queensgate (Lower Hutt CBD) - Nos 83, 110, 154
- To Eastbourne - 81, 83, 85X

Petone Railway Station is 1.3 kms walk with direct trains to Wellington CBD, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and the Wairarapa.

Ava Railway Station is 1.5 kms walk with direct trains to Wellington CBD, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt .

Bus and Train timetables available at: https://www.metlink.org.nz/

Special conditions:

Smoking allowed outside only. Parents with small children should be aware of wooden stairs to access upstairs bedrooms.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$40.00 per stay); Linen (included);

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Has two flights of wooden stairs
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lower Hutt

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Petone, a neighbourhood in Lower Hutt. Te Papa and Dowse Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Interislander Ferry Terminal and Wellington Cable Car. Consider The Opera House for a night out or Wellington Cenotaph if you're travelling with kids. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Petone, Lower Hutt

What's nearby

  • Petone Foreshore - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Sky Stadium - 9 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Wellington Central Business District - 10 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Te Papa - 12 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Lower Hutt Petone Station - 15 min walk
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vietnamese Restaurant & Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hell Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪New Fortuna Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shoreline Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Golden Horse Takeaway - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband located?

This family-friendly Lower Hutt holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Bolton Street Cemetery and Petone Foreshore. Queensgate Shopping Centre and Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km). Lower Hutt Petone Station is 15 minutes by foot and Lower Hutt Ava Station is 17 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Vickie and Daran

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We live in Wellington with our samoyed dog, Alaska. We have enjoyed owning/managing the Orange Lodge for the past 10 years.

Why they chose this property

We were attracted by the properties' history - constructed for the Ancient Order of Foresters - The Ancient Order of Foresters is one of the oldest friendly societies, with its origins in Yorkshire in the 1790s. Philanthropy and virtue featured prominently in the principles and ritual of the Society. ‘The object of Forestry is to unite the virtuous and good in all sects and denominations of man in the sacred bonds of brotherhood so that while wandering through the Forest of this World they may render mutual aid and assistance to each other’. Like Freemasonry it was open to anyone believing in a Creator. Just as its lodges were called Courts, the officers of the society used the titles of officials of the medieval forest courts, such as Ranger and Woodward. However, the order blended this mediaeval idea with the notion of Adam as the first Forester. In the late 19th Century Forestry spread over the world, particularly to the British colonies but also to the USA. In 1892 a proposal was put forward to open the Foresters to women by allowing the formation of female Courts. This resulted in an alteration to the emblem of the order to include the figure of a female forester.

The Orange Lodge was used for many years as the local community hall - meetings, ballet lessons, parties, before being lovingly renovated into a home.

What makes this property unique

Warm
Unlimited Wi-fi (ultra fast broadband).
Close to Jackson St shops and cafes
Playground around the corner
A short walk to beach, museum and McKenzie Pool.
Good public transport access
Plenty of on-street parking.
All amenities on ground floor.

Languages:

English

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